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Volkswagen to reduce headcount at 'no longer competitive' VW...
28 November 2023
Schäfer at a works meeting held at the Wolfsburg headquarters in June. BERLIN: Volkswagen's €10 billion (RM51.3bil) savings programme will include staff reductions, managers told...
Germany to compensate power users hit by grid bottlenecks
28 November 2023
BERLIN: Germany will entice electric vehicle drivers to charge up when there’s plenty of green power on the system by offering them cheap tariffs linked to wholesale prices. It’...
Border road project with Thailand to be sped up
28 November 2023
 The newly built Sadao CIQ Complex. Once the road alignment project is completed, Malaysians and Thais will be able to travel comfortably and faster between checkpoints. — Bernama ...
Swedish court sides with Tesla over blocked licence plates, ...
28 November 2023
STOCKHOLM: A court in Sweden ruled on Monday the country's transport authority must find a way to get licence plates to Tesla that are being blocked by postal workers, the Aftonbla...
Going bespoke: Porsche showcases one-off Panamera Turbo Sond...
27 November 2023
SHANGHAI: The world premiere of the new Porsche Panamera was a chance for the company's bespoke team to show what they could do using the new model as a platform to showcase their ...
Targeted RON95 subsidy will start in H2 2024, says Rafizi
27 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will roll out the targeted RON95 subsidy programme in the second half of 2024 to optimise its resources towards those that need it the most, says Rafiz...
Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X to arrive early 2024
27 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The much talked about Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X models are expected to be made available in Malaysia in the early first quarter of next year. The Speed...
BMW plant using artificial intelligence to avoid disruptions
27 November 2023
MUNICH: BMW'S plant in Regensburg is using a smart analysis system to prevent unplanned stoppages in vehicle assembly. The system, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), analy...
Vehicles transporting construction materials eligible for ta...
27 November 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicles used to transport construction materials will continue to enjoy the diesel subsidy despite the upcoming targeted mechanism, says Deputy Domestic Trade and Co...
Herd of elephants step on car with family inside on East-Wes...
27 November 2023
IPOH: A family of three had a terrifying encounter after the car they were in was stepped on by a herd of elephants at KM55 of the East-West Highway. Gerik OCPD Superintendent Z...
German government, car industry to strategise on goal of 15 ...
27 November 2023
BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will convene car executives with ministerial leaders, energy executives and unions today to discuss how Germany can meet its target of 15 mill...
Huawei to move smart car operations to new joint company wit...
27 November 2023
BEIJING: China's Huawei said on Sunday it will move core technologies and resources in its smart car unit, which has chalked up robust sales for a number of new vehicles, to a new ...
Mercedes-Benz now ranked 'seventh most valuable brands in th...
27 November 2023
STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has further expanded its leading position as the most valuable luxury automobile brand in the world in the current “Best Global Brands 2023” ranking. Af...
Nissan invests US$1.4bil to build two new EV models in Brita...
27 November 2023
Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt attaching a Nissan badge to a car as they visit the car manufacturer's plant in Sunderland on Nov 24. — Reuters LONDON: Nissan sa...
New Kia EV9 gets EV-optimised Meridian Audio
26 November 2023
SEOUL: Kia is set to introduce the highly anticipated EV9 luxury SUV across Asia, Europe and the US for the 2024 model year, positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the lu...
Over 23,000 motorists caught without driving licence during ...
26 November 2023
Lokman speaking to a motorist during the operation in Kota Kinabalu earlier today. KOTA KINABALU: Over 23,000 motorists were caught without a driving licence during the nationwide...
US transport body wants speed-limiting tech installed in car...
26 November 2023
SAN JOSE: What goes in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas, if the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has its way with the country’s drivers. After investigating a fatal 2022 ...
New Porsche Panamera arrives with more tech and more comfort...
25 November 2023
SHANGHAI: Porsche has unveiled its third-generation Panamera, introducing a range of new technologies and chassis revisions to the performance model. Set to arrive on European r...
VW to launch China-specific entry level electric platform
25 November 2023
HEFEI/BERLIN: Volkswagen said on Friday it will develop a new platform for entry-level electric vehicles in China and use more local components to lower costs, as the German compan...
Mahle sets global standard for wireless charging
25 November 2023
STUTTGART: Automotive supplier Mahle says it has received global recognition for its innovative wireless charging solution in a groundbreaking development for electric vehicle (EV)...